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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.70, 22,420.67 and 4,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.70, 22,420.67 and 4,416.73 is: 6,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.70 : 22,420.67 = 4,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.70/22,420.67 = 4,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.70x = 22,420.67 × 4,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.70x = 99,026,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,026,045.81/14,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.28

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